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African-American Women And Welfare: A Qualitative Study Of African-American Women Receiving Public Assistance, Michelle Randolph

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Using information obtained from interviews of a sample of fifteen African-American women from two counties in a border state, the overall perceptions of women receiving public assistance and the labels and stigmas (i.e., welfare checks, food stamps, and medical cards) associated with receiving public assistance were examined. Research findings indicate that there is stress associated with receiving public assistance, and the stigmas associated with public assistance influence people in the public domain to brand recipients socially. The findings from the interviews produced results indicating that the perceived differences and mistreatment felt by welfare recipients were, in part, the result of …

Ua68/13/4 Limited Edition, Wku Journalism

WKU Administration Documents

Newspaper created by students participating in the Minority Journalism Workshop hosted by the WKU Journalism Department.

• Sebastian, Kandace. Shake Rag Preparing for Revival
• Clark, Ashlee. Concerts in Park Sizzling
• Byrd, Candice. Actor Relives Washington's Brave Legacy - Josephy Bundy
• Clark, Ashlee. Multi-faceted Clemette Haskins Returning to Start Foundation
• Davis, AnCharlene. Uncle Merv Aubespin Tells Students To Make a Difference
• Relerford, Patrice. Sullivans Share Success to Support Scholarships
• Long, Michelle. Teacher Trying to Draw Minorities into Profession - Leislie Godo-Solo
• Tucker, Harold. Army Sets Up Quarters on Hill
• Belcher, Tammy. Shake Rag Deserves Support
• Clark, Ashlee. Teach Black History Year Round …

Quarterly Meeting, Wku Board Of Regents

Board of Regents Documents

Quarterly meeting of the WKU Board of Regents. Agenda items include: honorary doctorate for Frank Etscorn III, distinguished university professorships, emeritus faculty, athletic contracts for Mary Taylor Cowles and Dennis Felton, donor confidentiality policy, president's evaluation, Challenging the Spirit resolution, 2001-02 operating budget, tuition calculations and rates, Athletic Department audit, quarterly financial report, 2002-03 budget, Diddle Arena renovation project, Student Health Center name change, student organization administration, Aramark food services contract, Committee on Diversity and Internationalism, naming Minton Hall, personal changes and salaries and purchase of property on Nashville Road.

Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar

WKU Administration Documents

Commencement program listing graduates.

Ua3/9/5 Sofia-Downing International Center Dedication, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell at the WKU Sofia-Downing International Center dedication ceremony.

Ua3/9/5 Guthrie Bell Tower Dedication, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell at the Guthrie Bell Tower dedication ceremony in honor of the Guthrie family and WKU's servicemen.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 57, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• O’Connor, Molly. Mandatory Meal Plan Up for Vote
• Loyal, Taylor. Cause for Concern – Catholic Church, Child Abuse
• Brown, Abbey. Student’s Life Remembered – Zac Carroll
• O’Connor, Molly. Dining Changes to be Proposed
• The 2002 Marsupial Awards
• Conger, Aaron. Appreciate Diversity – Homosexuality
• Moore, Michael. Arrest Made in Egypt Break-ins – Parking
• Warren, Brandy. Out-of-State Graduate Tuition May Go Up
• Shinall, Dave. Government Students Land Internships in Washington, DC
• Corcoran, Kate. Gala to be Held in Owensboro – Run for the Arts
• Shinall, Dave. Former Newspaper Adviser Has Eyes …

Ua12/2/1 The Calm Before The Walk, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special graduation issue of College Heights Herald. Articles:

• Corcoran, Kate. The Calm Before the Walk
• Roberts, Amy. To Walk or Not Walk? This is the Question
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Graduation Apathy
• Conklin, Jed. Seven Years Seems Short
• Schoenbaechler, Danny. Graduation a Costly Venture
• Moore, Brian. Quit the Whining, Get a Job
• Holm, Hollan. International Students Leave with Pride

The Influence Of Victim And Perpetrator Intoxication On Juror Perceptions Of Hostile Environment Sexual Harassment, Jewel Mack

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Once unnoticed and unreported, sexual harassment claims have risen within the last two decades. Although guidelines published by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission provide a definition of sexual harassment, researchers continue to examine variables affecting individual perceptions of sexual harassment. In addition to gender differences in perception, the present researcher examined the impact of perpetrator and victim intoxication on perceptions of sexual harassment. Results indicated that female participants were no more likely than male participants to label behaviors as sexual harassment when provided information on intoxication. However, when no information regarding the intoxication status of the perpetrator or victim was …

The Influence Of Religiosity And Fundamentalism On White Protestants' Attitudes Toward Women's Issues, Ashley Foster

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

This study examines factors of religiosity and fundamentalism that lead to sexist attitudes toward various women's issues. Analysis of data from the 1996 General Social Survey was implemented to ascertain the dependent variables: the Attitude toward Abortion Scale, the Women in Politics Scale, the Familial Roles Scale, the Attitude toward the Women's Movement Scale, Biology as a Reason for Women Taking Care of Children, God's Will as a Reason for Women Taking Care of Children, Importance of Women's Issues and Self-report Being Feminist. The correlations and regressions between measures of religiosity (church attendance and strength of affiliation) and attitudes toward …

Lucky Pennies And Four Leaf Clovers: Young Children's Understanding Of Superstitions, Christy Bryce

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The development of organized, explanatory systems of knowledge is an integral part of human nature; it allows us to categorize objects and events and to make predictions based on our experiences. In our society, the quest for answers to the questions "How?" and "Why?" begins early in life. By the preschool years, children are actively seeking and providing explanations for an abundance of physical and social events, and they are developing knowledge of causal forces at work in the environment (Bullock, Gelman, & Baillargeon, 1982; Rosengren & Hickling, 1999). Paradoxically, at about the same age at which children demonstrate they …

Attitudes And Knowledge Of Nurses Regarding Herbal Medications, Janie Davis

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Much information has been published regarding herbal medication use. However, information is limited on how nurses incorporate this information into their practice, communicate information to the client, or collaborate with physicians to prevent drug/herbal interactions. The purpose of this study is to explore the attitudes and knowledge of nurses regarding the use of herbal remedies at various levels of practice. According to Henderson's Theory of Basic Care Components, the nurse has a responsibility to assess client needs, help clients meet health needs, and provide a safe environment for the client to perform activities unaided. These interventions help the client become …

Economic Impact Of Rock Climbing On The Communities Surrounding The Red River Gorge, Kentucky, William Hobbs

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The sport of rock climbing has exploded in America over the last decade resulting in millions of climbers flocking to the available areas near and far from their home. Such traffic demands clear and effective policy-making from land managers, public and private, in order to conserve and protect valuable natural resources. The Red River Gorge area hosts thousands of climbers each year and contains over 1,000 climbing routes in ten separate areas with an array of amenities for lodging, food, and other recreation. However, no research has been completed to determine the benefits of these climbing resources for local businesses …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 56, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Moore, Michael. Accidental Gunshot Kills Student – Zac Carroll
• Warren, Brandy. Campaign Update is Expected – College Heights Foundation
• Loyal, Taylor. Nappy Roots Performance Rained Out
• Brown, Abbey. Western Place Fire Causes Few Headaches
• Western Needs Plan B – Graduation
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Rainy Graduation
• Wood Selig Needs to Sit the Bench – University of Louisville
• Moore, Gary. Cardinals are Cowards – Basketball
• Dickinson, Stephen. Guthrie Bell Tower Useless for Everyone But Guthrie
• Ketterman, Shaun. Thanks to Celebrate Activism Now, Muslim Student Association - Ira Grupper & …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 55, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Corcoran, Kate. Tender Issue – Breast Implants
• Warren, Brandy. Western Family Never Close to Agreement on Land – Preston Miller Family
• O’Connor, Molly. South Campus permits to See Small Increase – Parking
• Hoang, Mai. Renovations to Diddle Arena Ax Graduation Alternative
• Take Election Rules Seriously – Student Government Association
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Sam Stinson
• Johnson, Misty. Educate Yourself About Safety – Rape Prevention
• Goil, Nitim. Don’t Complain, Do Something – Lighting
• Holm, Hollan. Garrett-to-Go Picking Up Business, But Not Enough
• Steel Bridge Team to Compete – Engineering …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 54, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• O’Connor, Molly. Election Violations Confirmed – Student Government Association
• Corcoran, Kate. Self Reflections – Body Image
• Hoang, Mai. Guthrie Bell Tower Adorned with Cupola Friday
• Schoenbaechler, Danny. Renowned Cave Buff Visits Hill – Yaun Daoxian
• Shinall, Dave. Students Witness State Supreme Court in Action
• Stinson, Sam. Support New Student Government Association Officers
• Bell, Bob. Western & College Heights Herald Support Athletics Instead of Academics
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Housing Issues
• Cox, Joe. Get Off Campus as Soon as Possible – Housing & Resident Life
• Moore, Michael. Police Say …

Meeting Minutes, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Meeting regarding the budget, curriculum committee, faculty work life survey, general education courses and election.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 53, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Moore, Michael. Vehicles Damaged in Egypt – Parking, Vandalism
• Warren, Brandy. Renovation Faces Another Hurdle – Diddle Arena
• Hoang, Mai. Housing Renewal Process to Change – Housing & Residence Life
• Roberts, Amy. Western Gets Youth Involved in Relay for Life
• Students Should Take Advantage of Diversity
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Diversity
• Fizer, Terry. The Hill Missed Out on Amazing Speakers, Experience – Herman Boone & Bill Yoast
• Shinall, Dave. Justices Presiding on Hill Today – Kentucky Supreme Court
• Shinall, Dave. College Republicans Attend Convention
• Shinall, Dave. Two Western …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 52, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Shinall, Dave. Justices’ Visit Cut to a Day – Kentucky Supreme Court, Robert Stephens
• Holm, Hollan. Tale of Two Titans – Herman Boone, Bill Yoast
• Holm, Hollan. Acting Group Performs Diversity Snapshots in Downing University Center
• Hoang, Mai. Journalism Building Delayed – Again – Mass Media & Technology Hall
• Warren, Brandy. New Admissions Director Hired – Dean Kahler
• Governor Paul Patton Will Speak at Automotive Conference
• Moore, Michael. Grad Students Honored
• Privatize the Bookstore? Not Yet . . .
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: WKU Bookstore
• Alberts, Ursula. Housing …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 51, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• O’Connor, Molly. Jamie Sears Wins Election in Landslide – Student Government Association
• Hoang, Mai. A Personal Touch – Luther Hughes
• Holm, Hollan. Four Seasons Statues to Get New Home – Italian Garden
• Robert Penn Warren Symposium April 21
• Earthspeak 2002 Begins This Month
• Mills, Zach. Bookstore Awaits End of Fiscal Year
• Tucker, Kyle. Investigators Looking Into Cause of House Fire
• Students Getting Ripped Off
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Student Fees
• Ortega, Amanda. Housing Promises Go Cold
• Bertrand, Laura & Teresa Bertrand. Housing & Residence Life Official Betrayed Students …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 50, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Holm, Hollan. Parking Permit Prices to Rise Next Semester
• Warren, Brandy. Balancing Act: Wood Selig Manages Family, Deficit
• Hightower, Kyle. Budget Solution Tactics Have Been Criticized by Some – Athletics
• Schoenbaechler, Danny. Sam Stinson Supports Alcohol in Diddle Arena, Opposes Meal Plans
• O’Connor, Molly. Jamie Sears Envisions a Diverse Student Government Association
• Safety Is Everyone’s Job – Rapes
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Campus at Night
• Graves, James. Understanding Calms Fears
• Copeland, Brandon. Thanks for Voting – Student Government Association
• McCauley, Meredith. Diddle Arena Pool Priceless
• Tucker, Kyle. Fire …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 49, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Loyal, Taylor. Big Crowd Turns Out for Forum – Nigger Forum
• Tucker, Kyle. A Total Loss – Rugby Team House Fire
• O’Connor, Molly. Student Government Association Candidates Agree on Alcohol Sales
• Shepherd, Justin. Freshman Don’t Need a Seminar
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Weather
• Steiner, Jeffrey. Band Supports Hilltoppers
• Cox, Joe. Without Support, Student Government Association Continues to be a Joke
• Warren, Brandy. Renovations Full Speed Ahead – Diddle Arena
• O’Connor, Molly. Dana Lockhart: Student Government Association Cannot Be as Elitist as It Has Been
• Schoenbaechler, Danny. John Bradley: …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 48, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Warren, Brandy. Mandatory Health Plan Won’t Fly
• Loyal, Taylor. One Word . . . One Man’s Book . . . Endless Debate – Nigger, Randall Kennedy
• O’Connor, Molly. Student Government Association Candidates to Duke It Out at Downing University Center
• O’Connor, Molly. Promotion of Student Government Association a Priority for Anna Coats
• Schoenbaechler, Danny. Holly Skidmore to Look for Input
• Western Broke Promises – Parking
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Parking
• Hughey, Aaron. Freshman Seminar: A Necessary Course
• Dickinson, Stephen. Channel One Goes to College
• Hoang, Mai. Freshman Seminar …

The Western Scholar, Editors

WKU Scholar

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 47, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• O’Connor, Molly. Plans for Pedway, Parking Lot Scrapped
• Moore, Michael. Missing Twilight Crooks
• Moore, Brian. Alumna Returns to Lady Tops – Mary Cowles
• Moore, Michael. DUI Case Against Coach Dismissed – Kenneth McDonald
• Sigman, Amber. Former MTV VJ Bringing Act to Hill – Bill Bellamy
• Debaters Share Title – Forensics Team
• Student Government Association Should Utilize Budget, Yet Be Frugal
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Big Red Asking for SGA Funds
• Campbell, Amy. Pearce-Ford Tower RA’s Rude During Alarms
• Ekhardt, William. Pearce-Ford Tower Getting Bad Wrap
• Elzy, Joe. Housing …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 46, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Mills, Zach. Tanning: A Toxic Trend
• Schoenbaechler, Danny. Dining to Offer Deliveries
• O’Connor, Molly. Study Abroad Adviser Back on Hill – Yating Chang
• Warren, Brandy. Western Outlines Damages for Circuit Court – WKU Police
• O’Connor, Molly. In One Day, Out the Next: Student Government Association Vetoes Bill Giving $300 to NPR
• Housing Process Disorganized
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Camping for Dorm Rooms
• Donors Made New Orleans Trip Possible – NCAA, Hilltopper Sports Network
• Fricks, Sarah. Letter to the Editor re: President’s Day
• Shinall, Dave. Worker Claims Negligence in …

Ua12/2/1 2002 Ncaa Tournament Preview, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special edition of the College Heights Herald regarding the NCAA tournament. Articles:

• Knox, Malcolm. Master Plan
• Knox, Malcolm. NBA Scouts to Watch Chris Marcus
• Knox, Malcolm. Toppers Deeper, But Cardinals Have 2 Marquee Players
• Sutton, Lyndsay. Associate Head Coach Has Most Tournament Experience – Pete Hermann
• Hightower, Kyle. All Eyes Will Be on Big Men in St. Louis Showdown
• Compton, Michael. Lady Tops Lose Center, Face Size Disadvantage

Ua12/2/1 Take Control, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special job fair edition of the College Heights Herald. Articles:

• Directory of Organizations & Opportunities
• Shinall, Dave. Economists Say Recession Over; Students Still Worried
• Nations, Amber. Internships, Co-ops Provide Experience
• Schoenbaechler, Danny. Resumes, Interview First Steps to Job
• Sewell, Beth. Job Availability Depends on Major
• Corcoran, Kate. Local Entrepreneurs Pass on Words of Wisdom
• Youngman, Sam. Columnist Encourages Students to Stay in School as Long as Possible
• Ford, Sam. Freshman Balances Job, Homework, Married Life
• Sigman, Amber. Many Students Choose Jobs in Bowling Green
• Shinall, Dave. Military Recruitment Sees Increase
• Roberts, Amy. Students Find Pros of Working On & Off …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 45, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Mills, Zach. Students Brave Cold for Chance at Room
• O’Connor, Molly. Student Government Association Officers Gain Responsibility, Perks
• Hoang, Mai. Course Could Become Voluntary – Freshman Seminar
• Lively, Jay. Doc Watson Wows Area with Bluegrass & Soul
• Brown, Abbey. Filmmaker to Speak Today – Elizabeth Barrett
• Taking Away Smoking Takes Away Rights
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Smoking
• Emerson, Scott. Mandatory Meals Good, More Rules Even Better (Ha!)
• Harmon, Christina. Newspaper Should Support WKU
• Darrell, Barton. Columnist, Though Irresponsible, Has Right to Free Speech – Sam Youngman
• Estes, Jeremy. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 43 [44], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Warren, Brandy. Fire Report Process Up for Change
• Corbin, Brett. Transpark Fuels Political War Zone
• Mills, Zach. Dorms to Become Smoke-Free After Renovations
• Students Should Fight Mandatory Meals
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon – Mandatory Meals
• Baker, James. Graduation Made a Joke by Unruly Guests
• Butler, Emily. Credit Where Credit is Due
• Nations, Amber. Heavenly Harmony – Amazing Tones of Joy
• O’Connor, Molly. Student Government Association Gives $500 for Cable TV
• Hall, Rex. Sorority to Hold March – Delta Sigma Theta, AIDS
• Hall, Rex. Reporting Seminar Set
• Schoenbaechler, Danny. Authors …